JAYS JAMAICAN CUISINES
4401 N 40TH · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 live ants on prep table. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on broom next to trash can. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: cooked plantains 120 F, per operator plantains were cooked 30 mins earlier. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large soda container in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jermain Thorpe. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl in bulk sugar. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 22 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 3 roach egg sacs under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing fish in metal bowl without cold running water. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.